Friday Lancaster County Covid 19 Cases Increase

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(KFOR News Lincoln May 7, 2022) Daily counts of confirmed Covid 19 cases are going back up again. The City-County Health Department reported 77 new cases of the virus Friday….after 66 Thursday….and numbers in the teens a month ago.

Lancaster County COVID-19 Update for May 6

Lab-confirmed cases reported Friday: 77

Total cases: 70,328

Total number of deaths: 440

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients:

16 with 11 from Lancaster County (none on ventilators) and 5 from other communities (none on ventilators). Note: The hospitalization number includes patients who no longer test positive for COVID-19 but continue to be hospitalized.

Risk Dial: green – risk of COVID-19 spread and impact in the community is low. Updated public health guidance is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov.

At-home test reporting:

Lancaster County residents can report results of their at-home COVID-19 tests to the Health Department and receive helpful quarantine and isolation information. The form is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov in the testing section of the website, just below the risk dial. All information is confidential. People who require assistance in completing the form may call LLCHD at 402-441-8006 for assistance.

Vaccinations administered:

Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 229,235
Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 214,994
Lancaster County residents who are fully vaccinated: 67.4%
Booster doses: 125,488

Vaccinations:

Those experiencing some of the most severe outcomes from COVID-19 are unvaccinated. LLCHD strongly urges everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated or boosted. Vaccination helps prevent severe illness, saves lives, and slows further spread of the virus. Residents age 5 and older are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Those age 12 and older are eligible for a first booster dose. Those age 50 and older and those age 12 and older with weakened immune systems are eligible for a second booster dose. Find a clinic near you at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. Walk-ins are welcome or schedule an appointment. Residents can also find a local pharmacy offering vaccinations at vaccines.gov or by texting their ZIP code to 438829. Those who do not have online access or who need assistance with registration or scheduling may call LLCHD at 402-441-4200 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Upcoming vaccination clinics (schedule subject to change; appointments are encouraged, walk-ins also welcome at all locations):

Monday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St.
Wednesday, May 11, 4 to 7 p.m., LLCHD
Friday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD
Monday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., LLCHD
Friday, May 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD

All clinics will offer first and second doses for age 5 and older, first booster doses for age 12 and older, and second booster doses for age 50 and older and those age 12 and older with weakened immune systems. View upcoming clinics and schedule an appointment at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov.